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Palmira, Ecuador

Chimborazo Province · Ecuador

Palmira is a small town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,745 ft (3,275 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

10,745 ft Elevation 3,275 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation10,745 ft (3,275 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,745 ft (3,275 m)
Coordinates-2.0816°, -78.7311°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceChimborazo Province
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,332 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)

About Palmira

Palmira is a small town in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,745 feet (3,275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Palmira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,745 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Ecuador avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,745 ft (3,275 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.0816°N, 78.7311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

444 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 120 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 147 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 125 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 116 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 116 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 140 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 127 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 128 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 28 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 118 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 121 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 129 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 85 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 111 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 113 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 139 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 98 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 99 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 100 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 36 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 44 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 158 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 160 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 190 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 191 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 193 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in

Palmira has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Palmira

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UECIB Daniel Evas Guaraca
Unidad Educativa Cocán
CECIBEB Juan Montalvo
Escuela 29 de Junio
UECIB Eloy Alfaro Delgado
CECIB José Manuel Naula Lema
CECIBEB 7 de Abril
CECIBEB Ambrosio Lasso
Escuela De Educación Básica Galte Yaguachi
Unidad Educativa Intercultural Bilingue Nacion Puruha
CECIBEB 16 de Noviembre
Escuela de Educación Básica Salvador Bustamante Celi
CECIBEB Luis Cordero Crespo
UECIB Heroes del Cenepa
Escuela De Educación Básica 27 De Febrero
CECIBEB 14 de Abril
CECIBEB Rafael Avilés Moncayo
Unidad Educativa Intercultural Bilingue Atahualpa
Escuela de Educaion Basica Cordillera de los Andes
Unidad Educativa 29 De Septiembre
CECIBEB Atapo Santa Elena
Escuela De Educación Básica Rafael Mendoza Brito
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Radio Stations near Palmira

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Andina musica latinoamericana, popular culture AAC 128 kbps

Libraries in Palmira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca GAD GUAMOTE0.0
iglesia católica0.0

Restaurants in Palmira

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paradero Restaurant Don Fausto

Gas Stations in Palmira

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Palmira

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Airports Near Palmira

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coronel E Carvajal AirportXMSMedium Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
El Piedrero AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Méndez AirportMZDSmall Airport
Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Rio Amazonas AirportPTZSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Costa AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Sucúa AirportSUQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmira

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica San Miguel de Pomachaca
Santuario Católico Señor de las Misericordias | Palmira

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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What is the weather like in Palmira?

Palmira has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

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